At the ISF World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, the Value Chain Forum brought together leaders from the seed and grain sectors to discuss a shared challenge: how to move plant-breeding innovation through global value chains. The conversation focused on innovations such as gene editing, but discussions stemmed from the shared understanding that seed and […]
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The ISF World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon brought the global seed sector together under the theme “Joint Actions, Resilient Futures.” But its impact reached far beyond the Congress venue, thanks to the work of journalists and agricultural communicators from around the world. This year, ISF welcomed 30 journalists from 21 countries, reflecting the growing
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During the ISF President’s Dinner at the World Seed Congress 2026 in Lisbon, outgoing ISF President Arthur Santosh Attavar announced two new ISF Honorary Lifetime Members: Dr. Lukeshni Chetty, General Manager of the South African National Seed Organisation (SANSOR), and Mario Schindler, Executive Director and National Secretary of the Chilean Seed Trade Association, ANPROS. Honorary
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Last week, the International Seed Federation (ISF) actively contributed to two important OECD meetings, reinforcing the voice of the global seed sector in international policy discussions and collaboration frameworks. Advancing Forest Seed and Plant Policy In Karpacz, Poland, ISF was represented at the OECD Forest Seed and Plant Scheme Technical Working Group (TWG) by Helen
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Denpasar, Indonesia — Dr. Khaoula Belhaj‑Fragnière, ISF Director of Innovation, Trade & Market Access, joined the second Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA) flagship Plant Breeding Innovation (PBI) Consultation, held 21-23 April. Dr. Belhaj‑Fragnière delivered a keynote address, providing a global perspective on the evolving regulatory and policy landscape for genome editing, and highlighting emerging
On 27-31 March, the International Seed Federation (ISF) participated in the China Seed Congress and Nanfan Agricultural Silicon Valley Forum in Sanya, Hainan, China. Organized by the Chinese Seed Association, the event brought together leaders from across the seed sector for a high-level opening ceremony, main forum, 10 sub-forums, and four specialized events. Discussions spanned
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Cape Town, South Africa — Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s Future, One Seed at a Time,” the AFSTA 2026 Congress brought together more than 500 delegates in Cape Town from 23 to 25 March 2026 for three days of discussion on seed trade, innovation, and the future of Africa’s seed sector. Hosted at the Century
The International Seed Federation (ISF) recently participated in two key events, engaging with leaders across the food value chain to advance sustainability and innovation. These gatherings, identified by the Value Chain Working Group, provided a platform for ISF to amplify the private seed sector’s voice and explore collaborative solutions for a more resilient food system.
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London, UK — Gene editing is transforming agriculture, offering solutions to global food challenges, fostering innovation, and demanding new approaches to regulation, collaboration, and communication. At the inaugural Future of Food Summit organized by Economist Impact Events, ISF Secretary General Michael Keller joined a panel discussion moderated by Ed Barker, Head of Policy and External Affairs, Agricultural
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As we step into a new year, we’re excited to open a new chapter for our association: the ISF Key Strategic Objectives (KSOs) 2026–2030, our shared roadmap to advance innovation, enable global seed movement, and strengthen the seed sector’s contribution to food security and sustainable agriculture. The KSOs bring together the priorities of our members
Delhi, India — Over two productive days in the Indian capital, ISF took an important step toward deepening collaboration with India’s seed sector. Together with the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), represented by its Executive Director, Raghavan Sampathkumar, and Kuldeep Tyagi, together with partners from Crop Life Asia, the ISF delegation met with
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Lima, Peru — Full Speech Delivered by ISF Secretary General Michael Keller at the Opening Ceremony of the Eleventh Session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, on Monday, 24 November 2025, 10:00H, on behalf of the International Seed Federation. Distinguished delegates, colleagues, and friends, The
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